Bottega Veneta

Bottega Veneta is a high-end Italian brand for leather goods. Bottega Veneta signature design is the hand-woven leather goods called intrecciato which is still widely sought after today.

Bottega Veneta was established by Michele Taddei and Renzo Zengiaro in 1966 and bloomed in the seventies and eighties. The company spiraled downward afterward and headed toward bankruptcy. Finally, the company merged with Gucci group who remains the Bottega Veneta owner.

Bottega Veneta branches out to ready-to-wear for men and women, eyewear, fragrances, shoes, jewelries, and home décor. True to the long-standing image of the brand, all of Bottega’s products are exclusive and pricey. One Bottega Veneta leather bag can cost up to $3,000 USD. Bottega Veneta style can be described as classic and luxurious.

Bottega Veneta has over 100 stores in 30 countries and designer suites in St. Regis Hotels in New York and Rome. You can browse and purchase Bottega’s products at their stores or at their website: www.BottegaVeneta.com. The website does not include price listing; you have to contact a personal assistant by email or phone for prices.

Bottega Veneta's main products remain their handmade leather goods for men and women, especially handbags.

Other products by the brand are menswear, womenswear, eyewear, fragrances, home décor, and shoes.

• Tomas Maier, a German designer, has been the creative director for the company from Spring 2002 until now. He is the designer for the brand’s menswear and womenswear.

• British designer, Giles Deacon, along with accessories designer Stuart Vevers, and stylist Katie Grand attempted to revive the company in 2000 when Bottega faced problems, but failed.

• Laura Moltedo designed for Bottega from [[1966] to 2001.